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What's On: Thu Oct 22 – Wed Oct 28
Pictured: Ceramic by Ruan Hoffmann from Strauss & Co's upcoming auction. Read on for details

Maboneng Sundays, restaurant news & an art fix 


The summer heat has arrived in Joburg and as we patiently wait for the jacarandas to go into full bloom and the swimming pools to reopen, in this week's newsletter we have lots of other ways to spend your time in the city. 

Read on for the lowdown on all the latest new restaurants opening in Joburg this month, our guide to this weekend's best events and coolest hangouts in Maboneng, a new African restaurant in Rosebank, live opera at Joburg Theatre, what's happening at Joburg's pools, jacaranda walks with Joburg Heritage, a stunning auction preview exhibition at Strauss & Co and weekend luxury at Four Seasons The Westcliff


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#FreshlyPlated
New restaurants in Joburg this month  

In our latest #FreshlyPlated restaurant news round-up we bring you everything you need to know about Joburg's hottest new pop-ups, markets, neighbourhood food trucks, restaurants, beach bars and cafes this month. Read all about it here (photo: Sesame).  
Maboneng
Sundays in Maboneng 

With the return of Market on Main to the city (happening Sun Oct 25, Nov 1 and Nov 8) Sundays in Maboneng are well and truly back. Cycling tours, rooftop salsa, vinyl DJs and market dining, here's our guide to making a day of it in Maboneng this Sunday (photo: Shutterstock / Subodh Agnihotri)
New review
Moeng

At last an upmarket new African restaurant has opened in the northern suburbs! Moeng in Rosebank is led by charming head chef Absalom Kotsokoane who brings a delicious new elegance and playfulness to everyday traditional South African dishes. Read our review here.
#JacarandaInYourPocket
Jacaranda walks 

The jacarandas are finally starting to bloom and booking is now open for Joburg Heritage's jacaranda walks (Oct 24 to Nov 8). We are also super excited to be launching this year's #jacarandainyourpocket competition in the coming days, keep your eye on our social media for the latest!
Exhibition
Visit Strauss & Co's North / South auction preview

Don't miss the opportunity to view one of the most stunning auction preview exhibitions from top auction house Strauss & Co. The preview of the immense North / South virtual live auction takes place at their spacious gallery in Houghton from Mon Oct 26 until Wed Nov 11 and booking is essential (photo: artwork by Bambo Sibiya).

Find out more and book a visit to see this incredible exhibition here.
New review 
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff

Leading Joburg luxury hotel Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff has reopened with a fresh new spring in its step. Read all about our weekend stayover  and our experience of Flames' new brunch menu. 
Coffeeshop of the week 
Bleau & Co 

Each week we get the latest news from our new coffee correspondent, @JoziCoffeeSpots, who shares her recommendations. Read about the JoziCoffeeSpot of the week, Bleau & Co, here.
Ask a local 
#MyJoburg by Phenye Modiane

Live music returns to Joburg Theatre with the spectacular Cantiamo Mzansi Opera Celebration from Oct 22-25. This week one of the production's lead singers, Phenye Modiane, shares his favourite Joburg places with us.
Swimming pools 
Social swimming is back 

We've been waiting and we've been asking and at last we have happy news to share about the Joburg swimming season; some city pools will be opening for social swimming on Nov 1! Find out where to swim and how here. 
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